Episodes

  • Beyond Sanctuary The Podcast Episode 12

    Beyond Sanctuary The Podcast Episode 12
    Nov 23 2025
    Caitlin from RAIS Lancaster talks to former professional footballer and musician Sam from Yemen about his journey to the UK via Turkey and Greece.
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    45 mins
  • Beyond Sanctuary The Podcast Episode 11

    Beyond Sanctuary The Podcast Episode 11
    Oct 23 2025
    In this episode we hear from Adam from Iran who tells us of his opposition to the goovernment and his treatment in prison as a result and decision to leave his homeland for his own safety.
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    41 mins
  • Beyond Sanctuary The Podcast Episode 10

    Beyond Sanctuary The Podcast Episode 10
    Oct 7 2025
    Caitlin from RAIS Lancaster discusses with Robert his reasons for coming to the UK from Ethiopia to seek asylum.
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    37 mins
  • Beyond Sanctuary The Podcast Episode 9

    Beyond Sanctuary The Podcast Episode 9
    Sep 1 2025
    In this episode we hear the story of teacher Ibrahim who escaped Gaza under threat from Hamas because of his continuing critisicm of the regime.
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    45 mins
  • Beyond Sanctuary The Podcast Episode 8

    Beyond Sanctuary The Podcast Episode 8
    May 30 2025
    In this episode we meet Steve (not his real name) who is a Kurd from Iran and he tells of his experiences in Europe and the UK.
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    44 mins
  • Beyond Sanctuary The Podcast Episode 7

    Beyond Sanctuary The Podcast Episode 7
    Apr 24 2025
    Caitlin from RAIS Lancaster chats with Achmed from Gaza in Palestine about his personal experiences of living and working under the rule of Hamas.
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    53 mins
  • Beyond Sanctuary The Podcast Episode 6

    Beyond Sanctuary The Podcast Episode 6
    Mar 21 2025
    Caitlin from RAIS Lancaster speaks with Martin from Iran about his time as a charity worker supporting those with disabilities in the country and his reasons for leaving his wife and family behind.
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    33 mins
  • Beyond Sanctuary The Podcast Episode 5

    Beyond Sanctuary The Podcast Episode 5
    Mar 11 2025
    Mohammed tells us about his experiences under the Taliban regime in Afghanistan and his support for women in the country.
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    46 mins